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Brizilian Pepper Plant Brazilian pepper belongs to the Anacardiaceae, the Cashew or Sumac family, which comprises approximately 600 species in 70 genera (actual numbers of taxa vary among authors, with genera ranging from 60 to 80, and species from 600 to 850). Brazilian pepper belongs to the Anacardiaceae family; therefore the sap and smoke from the burning may irritate or cause an allergic reaction to sensitive individuals. Brazilian pepper distribution was mapped by Park resource management personnel in 1976 and found to have spread to parts of the pinelands, the Flamingo area, the coastal area around Madeira and Little Madeira Bays, and north of Park headquarters along the eastern Park boundary. www.sfwmd.gov /org/omd/division/570_veg/bptask.htm   (12443 words)

Alien Invaders | Invasive Species   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Brazilian pepper plants are shrubs and small trees which average between 3-7 meters. The Brazilian pepper has compound leaves, these leaves are alternatively arranged and are between 8-17 cm in length. The Brazilian pepper is also a very hardy plant, and is adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions. grove.ufl.edu /~lcycle/alien/html/brazilian_pepper/description.htm   (387 words)

Florida Entomologist, v. 82, n. 3, p. 388 Brazilian pepper is more likely to harbor exotic ants than native habitats (52% versus 36% of species were exotic respectively), and exotic ants are more likely to be found in both hammock and Brazilian pepper than in only one or the other (67% of species found in both habitats were exotic). Brazilian pepper is an ornamental introduced in South Florida during the latter half of the nineteenth century (Bennett and Habeck 1991, Doren et al. However, the Brazilian pepper community is not as native as in hammock, and the Hole-in-the-Donut area serves as a safe refuge for exotics that would otherwise not have such a strong foothold in the heart of native habitat. www.fcla.edu /FlaEnt/fe82p388.htm   (4639 words)

Showcasing Florida's Unique Wetlands | United States Golf Association Brazilian pepper and java plum are aggressive non-indigenous plants that thrive in Florida wetland and upland habitats. Brazilian pepper is one of the most aggressive and widespread of the non-indigenous plants thriving in wetland and upland habitats in Florida. Brazilian pepper covers hundreds of thousands of acres in south and central Florida, growing so densely that it physically and chemically prevents the growth of our native plants. www.usga.org /turf/green_section_record/2004/march_april/showcasing.html   (902 words)

Floridata: Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian pepper is a small bushy evergreen tree or large shrub with compound leaves and shiny red berries. Brazilian pepper is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Brazilian pepper should not be cultivated because a) it is illegal to do so in many places; b) it is disruptive of natural communities and species; c) it causes skin rashes and respiratory irritation in many people. www.floridata.com /ref/S/schi_ter.cfm   (667 words)

Brazilian Pepper-tree Control Brazilian pepper-tree is a native of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Brazilian pepper-tree is sensitive to cold temperatures, so it is more abundant in southern Florida and protected areas of central and north Florida. Brazilian pepper-tree is a shrub or small tree to 10 m (33 ft) tall with a short trunk usually hidden in a dense head of contorted, intertwining branches. edis.ifas.ufl.edu /AA219   (1503 words)

Schinus terebinthifolius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Brazilian pepper is capable of surviving a broad range of hydrologic conditions, but does best in well drained sites (Ewel 1979). Brazilian pepper tree is native to Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, where it occupies dry savannah (Nilsen et al. Since Brazilian pepper tree’s transpiration rate per unit leaf area is unusually high, and since it generally occupies an emergent canopy position, it acts as a strong sink for soil-applied herbicides, thus minimizing leaching losses and off-target damage. ucce.ucdavis.edu /datastore/detailreport.cfm?usernumber=72&surveynumber=182   (1929 words)

Alien Invaders | Invasive Species   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The tortoise is also threatened by the arrival of the Brazilian pepper - the tortoise requires open lands for breeding areas and find the thickets produced by stands of the pepper plants unacceptable for breeding habitat. Most communities in which the pepper plant has been introduced do not use the plant in traditional medicine or gain much economic benefit from having the plants in the area (most are used for ornamental purposes). The Brazilian pepper also competes with farm crops and can damage local forests and plant communities that have important local uses as sources of food, medicine, or timber. grove.ufl.edu /~lcycle/alien/html/brazilian_pepper/impact.htm   (370 words)

McCann Book Chapter 3 Section 2 Schinus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Brazilian pepper is indigenous to the coast of tropical Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina (Ewel 1986). Good estimates of the Brazilian pepper population size in Florida are not available, but Bennett and Habeck (1991) reported that this species now infests thousands of hectares in southern and central Florida, in the Florida Keys, and on other islands off the eastern and western coasts of the state. However, because Brazilian pepper is now so widespread, areas of low disturbance such as the pinelands in Dade County were invaded by this species (Schardt and Schmitz 1990). aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu /mcplnt2b.html   (534 words)

Nature & Science » Biology Resources » Integrated Pest Management Manual   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebrinthifolius [Raddi]) is a member of the Anacardiaceae, and is closely related to poison ivy. Brazilian pepper is a broad-topped, rapidly-growing, evergreen tree reaching up to 40' tall, with a short trunk up to 40" thick. Brazilian pepper is closely related to poison ivy and can produce effects similar to that plant on humans and animals (Lloyd et al. www.nature.nps.gov /biology/ipm/manual/exweeds1.htm   (3363 words)

IPRL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida : Brazilian pepper Brazilian pepper is ranked among the most important threats to biodiversity in the south Florida ecosystem (Ewel 1986) and occupies more area in the state than any other invasive species (Schmitz 1994). Surveys of the insect fauna associated with Brazilian pepper have been conducted in Florida and have revealed 115 species, 40% of which were herbivorous (Cassani 1986, Cassani et al. None of the species are considered promising agents for the reduction of Brazilian pepper populations as none cause significant damage to the plant, most are generalist feeders and many are potential agricultural pests. www.ars.usda.gov /Research/docs.htm?docid=3771   (3059 words)

Hernando Today - Online Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Residents pulling their hair out because of the Brazilian pepper tree are encouraged to band together this weekend to grab the aggressive, invasive plants by their branches and yank them out of the ground. Brazilian pepper trees are salt water plants and favor coastal communities like Hernando Beach and Aripeka, Frazier said. According to the IFAS Web site, the Brazilian pepper tree was probably introduced to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental plant. www.hernandotoday.com /MGB9C2L3EBE.html   (302 words)

Schinus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Native to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) was introduced as an ornamental to Punta Gorda on the west coast of Florida in 1898 and possibly at the same time to the east coast in Miami. Brazilian pepper has also become naturalized in the states of Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Texas in the United States and in over 20 other countries worldwide, where it has also become a serious pest. Characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the invasive Brazilian pepper, Schinus terebinthifolius. www.bio.miami.edu /jays_quail/DeanResearchSchinus.html   (242 words)

NOAA Photo Library/NOAA Restoration Center Catalog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) Brazilian Pepper is an introduced species that outcompetes the native mangroves. Volunteers cut Brazilian Pepper bushes from native mangrove habitat and then the County Roadworks uses a chipper to chip the bushes and dispose of the brush. The pepper brush must be burned before the berries turn red or the seeds will be distributed and begin new growth. www.photolib.noaa.gov /habrest/joh.htm   (699 words)

Schinus terebinthifolius -- Non-Native Invasive Plants in the United States Though this tree is not particularly cold-hardy, in 2001 it occurs as far north as St. Augustine on the Atlantic coast and Cedar Key on the Gulf coast of Florida. Brazilian pepper is a small tree, to 30 feet tall, with a short trunk usually hidden by dense intertwining branches. Brazilian Pepper Management Plan for Florida--A Report From the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's Brazilian Pepper Task Force, edited by Amy Ferriter of the South Florida Water Management District. aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu /schinus.html   (327 words)

Has help arrived to control Brazilian peppers? -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The Brazilian pepper-tree (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) is native to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The fruit of the Brazilian pepper-tree is a drupe, single-seeded and berrylike, ripening red and sold as the spice, pink peppercorns. Brazilian peppers are not related to fl pepper (Piper nigrum); they are in the Anacardiaceae and some people are allergic to the plants. www.killerplants.com /renfields-garden/20030423.asp   (471 words)

MSN Encarta - Everglades In addition, the introduction of exotic vegetation with no natural local enemies, notably melaleuca trees and Brazilian pepper plants, has upset the traditional biological balance in the Everglades. Melaleuca trees were imported from Australia early in the 20th century in an attempt to launch a timber industry and to drain the region. Brazilian pepper was initially imported as an ornamental shrub for landscaping, but it, too, spread out of control. encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761574006/Everglades.html   (1263 words)

Pepper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Look up pepper in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Black pepper and white pepper, Piper nigrum, in the Piperaceae family and Piper genus Brazilian pepper, Schinus terebinthifolius, a tree producing "pink peppercorns" en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pepper   (122 words)

McCormick - Spice Encyclopedia - White Pepper Black and White Pepper are both obtained from the small dried berry of the vine Piper nigrum. White Pepper is used whole in pickling spices and marinades. Although White Pepper is milder flavored than Black Pepper, it is generally characterized by a sharp penetrating aroma and a hot pungent taste. www.mccormick.com /content.cfm?id=10078   (227 words)

NSiS: Gallery - Exotic Plants: Invasives Brazilian peppers, sometimes called the "Florida Holly", are large evergreen shrubs that can grow as tall as 40 feet. If they smell like turpentine, the plant is a Brazilian pepper. Brazilian peppers were introduced to Florida in the late 1800's. www.nsis.org /gallery/pl-invasive.html   (210 words)

Homeowners Wage War on Brazilian Pepper Many Brazilian peppers, including those at Overlook, grow in protected wetlands and individuals or communities must have appropriate permits before they start cutting them down. Even after the pepper trees have been cut down and hauled off, keeping them at bay is an ongoing effort. Contact with most parts of Brazilian pepper can cause an itchy skin rash and sometimes inflammation and swelling of the face and eyes. www.baysoundings.com /sum05/brazpepper.html   (1003 words)

Exotic Upland Plants Melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, and Chinese tallow are four of the problem upland exotic plants in Florida. The Brazilian pepper tree is an aggressive perennial weed in southern Florida. Generally, melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, and the Australian pine are found from mid-Brevard County transecting to mid-Pinellas County and extending to the southern border of Florida. www.pepps.fsu.edu /FACT/sec_D/upland.html   (925 words)

Brazilian Pepper Tree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius), was introduced to Florida in the 1850’s as a decorative tree, and has become one of Florida’s most aggressive invasive species. In areas where the peppers overlay wetlands or water bodies the "cut stump" method is preferred. This method is performed by cutting the tree as close to the ground as possible and applying the herbicide Rodeo within 30 seconds of cutting it down. www.indianriver.cc /pepper.htm   (205 words)

Galveston Bay Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) is an invasive species that was brought to Texas as an ornamental plant from Brazil. Recently, Brazilian pepper was found on Galveston Island and observed to have escaped from cultivation and invading native habitats. Without control and prevention measures, Brazilian pepper has the potential to establish, spread, and create large monocultures, outcompeting native Texas plant species in our wetlands and coastal prairies, much like Chinese tallow has done. www.galvbay.org /invasion_main.cfm   (348 words)

PLANTanswers - Category: flowers misc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The pepperberries used in crafts are the fruit of the Brazilian pepper-tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). Brazilian pepper is from South America, and was probably introduced as an ornamental in the mid 1800's. How To Identify Brazilian Pepper-Tree Brazilian pepper is a small tree, to 30 feet tall, with a short trunk usually hidden by dense intertwining branches. www.plantanswers.com /breakout/qa172.html   (253 words)

Jessica DiGirolamo:Outer Space According to Julia Morton, seeds of Brazilian pepper first arrived in Washington, DC in 1899 with the seeds or seedlings grown from them sent to the Plant Introduction Station in Miami where some plants were distributed locally (3). In this same paper, Ewel, whose valuable research on the ecology of Brazilian pepper at that time was being conducted in the Hole-in-the-Donut, goes on to propose possible control strategies. Brazilian pepper, its impact on people, animals, and the environment. www.fiu.edu /~glades/fiu/idh4007/digirolamo3.html   (1305 words)

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